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FreelandLuzerne County,PennsylvaniaThe most happening place on EarthThe Pennsylvania state capital is Harrisburg. What would you like to know about Freeland
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The population of Freeland is approximately 3,438 (2006).
The amount of land area in Freeland is 1.809 sq. kilometers.
Freeland elevation is 1,900 feet above sea level. Freeland median income is $35,200 (2006). The Freeland median home price is $66,600 (2006). Freeland miscellany. Return to Index Freeland location: northeast of Hazleton in eastern Pennsylvania. Other nearby communities include Jeddo, Beaver Meadows, Weatherly, West Hazleton, Mountain Top, Tresckow and White Haven.
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History & History Related Items Freeland history: Eckley Miner's Village Apparently much of the land in the Hazleton area a hundred years ago was owned by mining interests, though one stretch of land did open up for cultivation. In order to foster its development, someone had the bright idea to call the place Freehold, that is until the post office said, "Time out. We already have a Freehold in New Jersey." So the name was changed to Freeland, to advertise the Free (available for sale) Land. " Freeland attractions: Freeland Public Park-beautiful, scenic park in downtown Freeland Sorrento's pizza is one of the most popular corner pizza store/hangouts in all of northeastern PA. A local hangout for the young and the young at heart. Many legends have been rumored to have eaten and stood on this hallowed ground. If you go to Freeland make sure to try one of Lou's Deli's world famous cheesesteaks. Highest inhabited borough in all of the great state of PA Stop in Chi Chi's bar at the corner of South and Center Streets! The best 45 cents draft of Yuengling premium beer you've ever had....maybe the only 45 cents draft you've ever had. Return to Index
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